The symbol of the fight against the pandemic, hygienist Ján Mikas, sends one of the last recommendations to the Slovaks TVNOVINY.sk – TVNOVINY.sk

Although the epidemiological situation in Slovakia is improving, the virus is still with us. Chief Hygienist Ján Mikas therefore issued recommendations on how to spend the Easter holidays in safety and reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. According to him, these spring holidays will be different from the past two years. “The situation is gradually improving and a large part of the population has in the meantime taken the opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine, or have already received a booster dose of vaccination, thus increasing their level of protection against infection,” he said. As he points out, this does not mean that coronavirus no longer poses a threat to our society. It is still the case that, in particular, unvaccinated people, if they are careless, continue to run the risk of needing medical attention or of being hospitalized. Fully vaccinated families and groups have better prospects of spending the holidays together in relative peace. “In addition to the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, I would like to highlight other basic anti-epidemic measures that can protect ourselves and our families from infection, or reduce the risk of COVID-19 ‘catching up’ with us when we return to work or school,” says Mikas. . The first of the recommendations is: Carefully wear a respirator indoors, in crowded places, gatherings, business meetings in the period before the family visit, during religious services (interior, exterior) and also after returning to the group after the holidays. Always wear the respirator when traveling with the family on public transport holidays, such as buses or trains. Mikas also advises you to take the opportunity to be outdoors during visits and leisure activities. If the weather or situation does not allow it, ventilate frequently and ensure that you do not sit together in the exhaled air. If you are going to meet older people, chronically ill, pregnant women or other people prone to infections or more severe illnesses, try to avoid risky places before visiting them – especially those where more people spend more time without respirators. It is advisable to test yourself with at least a self-test before the visit. “COVID-19 is no longer a new infection. People need to acquire knowledge about this disease and follow it according to their own consciousness and conscience. Each of us already has enough information about covide to be able to consider the risk in individual situations – as in the case of other infections. Consideration and respect for the health of others is an essential part of life in society, “adds the chief hygienist.